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Having problems with your Digital Cameras ?

Just bought camera, trying to calcule it, keeps showing up as locked card. not sure if is taking pictures and or if it is calculting at all.

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You didn't specify the make and model of the camera, so I'll assume it uses SD and/or SDHC cards.

Remove the memory card and look at it. SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card. If the switch is already in the proper position, slide it fully the other way and then back again.

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